A Pawsitive Dawg Training & Behavior Modification

09/20/2026

This has been a really tough week. On Monday I lost my boy Roper. It was unexpected & fast. He was 10 1/2yrs old. He was so much more than my companion. He was so much more than a great temperament tester, puppy wrangler, natural splitter or enforcer. He was the dog I traveled with. He was the first dog that I trained with the intention of him helping me with rescue dogs that I worked with. He allowed me to make mistakes, when working with him. When I figured it out, he went right along with my new approach & let me know if it would work or not. He was such a fun dog! He had the most engaging smile & was up for any adventure or experience with me.
When helping families understand their dog’s behaviors, more often than not, I would use an experience with Roper as an anecdotal example. Almost anyone who has brought a dog to me, in the past 10.5yrs, met or heard about him.

While my heart is absolutely broken over losing him, I am so thankful for the time I did have with him. He was a true heart dog for me. Roper was NOT a perfect dog. What Roper was was a perfect dog for me. 💙

08/07/2026

Meet Hurley the Heeler.
Hurley is desperately seeking his ideal family. Foster or Foster to Adopt. He is available through the Stray to Play Texas rescue. This active boy is 2.5yrs old, neutered, HW- & current on vaccinations. Follow for more pics & videos

04/30/2026

***Low Cost Shot Clinic 5/2/26 from 10 am to 12 pm!!***

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection will provide low-cost vaccines, testing, and wellness services on-site. The flyer lists all services, pricing, requirements, and payment options.

~ All dogs must be on a tight leash for the safety of your pet and other clients and their pets.
~ All cats must be in a hard-sided carrier.

11/09/2025

Please do NOT LEAVE dogs or cats outside!

🌬️❄️ Friendly Reminder for Pet Owners! ❄️🌬️
A hard freeze is expected tonight — Sunday, November 9. Please take a few moments to make sure your furry friends stay safe and warm! 🐾💙
✅ Provide warm shelter: Bring pets indoors whenever possible. If they must stay outside, be sure they have a dry, insulated shelter away from the wind.
✅ Limit outdoor time: Keep walks short and watch for signs of shivering or discomfort.
✅ Know your pet’s limits: Older pets, short-haired breeds, and smaller animals are more sensitive to the cold.
Let’s all do our part to keep pets safe! 🐕🐈💞

09/01/2025

Hey, hi, howdy! It’s me, Bellaroooooo! I’m still looking for my people—that’s a little hard because I can’t see real well, so the paw-some volunteers at Doodle Dandy are helping me to search. You can apply here if you’re looking for a stunner like me: https://www.doodledandyrescue.org/all-adoptable-doodles/bellaroo-

Did you know that is staffed 100% by volunteers who are totally committed to finding the best Happily Ever After for every doodle? I know they’ll find mine, too! My journey started with a foster home and has included vets, specialists, and a dedicated trainer as they figured out my quirks. My journey is as unique as I am, and it’s funded by generous donors like you!

Even if you can’t adopt, you can be part of my journey by donating during

Donate here: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/doodledandyrescue

09/01/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: The brutal heat seems to be abating just enough for us to re-start our group dog training classes. Invitations were emailed to our adopters a few days ago, and we still have openings for the class series that begins this Thursday, 9/4, so we are now able to offer to the public. The classes are free; however, we must charge a $25 reservation deposit for each dog and that deposit is refunded after the dog completes all four classes. Each dog can have multiple handlers. All dogs should be UTD on vaccinations. The first week's class is for HANDLERS ONLY, NO DOGS and starts at 5:30 at the DAWG House. Check your schedule and sign up today.

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

08/23/2025

🚨 CRISIS at DAWG 🚨
Our shelter is out of space. In July alone:
🐾107 calls from families wanting to surrender pets
🐾8 surrender emails
🐾We had to turn away 34 dogs and 16 cats 💔

Every day we hear desperate pleas, but we have no more room.
You can help:
🐾 Adopt – Give a pet a forever home
🐾 Foster – Open space for another life
🐾 Donate – Support food & vet care
🐾 Share – Spread the word

For more info on the animals DAWG has available for adoption or fostering:
https://denisonanimalwelfaregroup.org/adopt

DAWG’s donation link:
https://givebutter.com/DAWG

08/02/2025

Zoom is looking for his ideal forever home. Some of his attributes include:

1. Fitness Coach
2. Gardening Mentor
3. Comedic Relief

Zoom is available for foster or adoption thru Australian Shepherds Furever a 501c3 non profit

08/01/2025

Zoom with Australian Shepherds Furever a 501c3 non profit is looking for his ideal forever home. Zoom is a fun-loving & affectionate boy! He loves meeting new people. He is neutered, 3yrs old, UTD vaccinations & HW- Crate & house trained.

08/01/2025

This is Zoom with Australian Shepherds Furever a 501c3 non profit. Zoom is a 3yr old neutered male He is a standard red-tri australian shepherd wifhr approx 55lbs He was returned to the rescue due to allegedly fighting with another dog in the home. He had been with this family for 3 years. It is not known if the family did anything to determine why the behaviors changed. They simply decided Zoom was a problem so they returned him to ASF. Watch for updates on Zoom!